Sade Traditional Weaving Village
Sade Traditional Weaving Village
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Sade is a traditional Sasak village in Lombok. It is filled with traditional wooden huts. The primary activity is weaving. The village has been developed into a major tourist destination where the weaving is promoted.
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sassantos
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia7 contributions
May 2022
My husband and I were holidaying in Lombok and decided to visit Sade Village. At the entrance when we were parking a guy approached us saying that he was an official guide and we couldn't visit the village by ourselves, as it was mandatory to have a guide with us. So we went with him from the parking to the entrance where we saw a desk with a donation box. We asked how much was the ticket and they said it was a donation, so we could give whatever. Then the guide asked us to go on the side so he could give an introduction to the village history and then we would decide if we wanted to visit or not. We asked him how much was the tour and he asked 100,000 idr per person. Then he started to explain the history of the village and how they still maintain all the traditions alive. So that was when he explained that they only marry between cousins, they only go as far as primary school as they all need to stay and work in the village. But what really impressed us negatively was the fact that marriages take place by the boy kidnap the girl and take her away against her will. They only come back when the girl’s parents are no longer “upset" and accept the “marriage”. We were so shocked that this tradition is still alive that we decided to leave the village as we didn’t want to perpetuate such kind of tradition.
Written 3 May 2022
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liisu333
Tallinn, Estonia28 contributions
Jan 2020
The village is ok. Like a big market/open air museum.
You should not pay anything besides a donation. We were approached by a guy who claimed that the price is 150000 idr per person + optional tip for the guide. He sounded so confident and humble that we were stupid enough to believe him. He guided us past the information booth quickly and explained the “process”. He said you cannot visit alone and the price is fixed. He gave us a tour which was ok. Told us about the lifestyle and stuff. But then finished the tour at the back entrance instead of the “official” one. This type of a scam ruins the entire experience. Could have been quite ok and we would have paid 150000 idr/pp without a problem if it had been the official price instead of someone’s rip-off.
You should not pay anything besides a donation. We were approached by a guy who claimed that the price is 150000 idr per person + optional tip for the guide. He sounded so confident and humble that we were stupid enough to believe him. He guided us past the information booth quickly and explained the “process”. He said you cannot visit alone and the price is fixed. He gave us a tour which was ok. Told us about the lifestyle and stuff. But then finished the tour at the back entrance instead of the “official” one. This type of a scam ruins the entire experience. Could have been quite ok and we would have paid 150000 idr/pp without a problem if it had been the official price instead of someone’s rip-off.
Written 11 January 2020
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Nigel G
Singapore, Singapore8,676 contributions
Aug 2024 • Business
I had been to a traditional village in the North of Lombok previously and found that visit excellent - challenging on culture, history and nature itself.
This village is totally different. It is a large commercial complex with grossly overpriced items for sale - certainly more the 50 per cent more than elsewhere in shops.
History is given by guide. Interesting. Essentially a community that focuses on inbreeding and minimising the cost of finding brides outside the compound. Less in dowry, and feasting for the wedding ceremony.
This is far more commercialised than the other village in the north. Interesting hour - I bought nothing but made the necessary donation. My encouragement to the community.
This village is totally different. It is a large commercial complex with grossly overpriced items for sale - certainly more the 50 per cent more than elsewhere in shops.
History is given by guide. Interesting. Essentially a community that focuses on inbreeding and minimising the cost of finding brides outside the compound. Less in dowry, and feasting for the wedding ceremony.
This is far more commercialised than the other village in the north. Interesting hour - I bought nothing but made the necessary donation. My encouragement to the community.
Written 4 August 2024
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Andrew W
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We looked forward to visiting this traditional village and learning of its history and culture. We were immediate met by a guide who knowledgeable and informed. He told us how the men worked the rice fields and the women would weave garments. Weaving would be laborious and intricate with only 15 cm of garment woven in 8 hours. When the tour was completed he showed us ‘shops’ where we were robustly encouraged to make a purchase to support the village. Prices were extortionate at IDR 1,800,000 for a shawl. We declined and offered a donation of IDR 100,000 to the village. He grumbled but insisted on selling us the same shawl for this amount. Unsurprisingly on inspection the shawl had been machine made and was of very poor quality. An interesting visit but beware the scams and fake goods!!
Written 15 September 2024
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mic2000ael
Sidoarjo, Indonesia132 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This is my second visit, i still amaze what the people here kept their tradition in this modern era. Beautiful place with beautiful traditional houses too.
Here you find most women weaving to make traditional clothes. You can purchase the clothes with fair price.
Here you find most women weaving to make traditional clothes. You can purchase the clothes with fair price.
Written 3 February 2020
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Raka Munggar
Jakarta, Indonesia3 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
If you like to have an authenic experience in lombok, i can say that this is the place you'd like to visit.
Learn about Sasak Tribe, Weaving & see how people used to live back in the days
The guide can speak multilanguage, wherever you are just ask someone who can speak your language, when i was there i saw some guide that speak german, french, malay even Chinese.
Learn about Sasak Tribe, Weaving & see how people used to live back in the days
The guide can speak multilanguage, wherever you are just ask someone who can speak your language, when i was there i saw some guide that speak german, french, malay even Chinese.
Written 2 October 2024
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Kristine
5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
As we travel only with our small backbag, we didn't want to buy stuff they sell, although everything was very beautiful. Because of that our guide politely showed our way out from the village. So if you want to go and get to know more about their culture, prepare yourself to buy their goods, otherwise you are nothing to them and they don't want to show you around. Sad. Not good experience.
Written 25 January 2020
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Tina E
18 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Unfortunately there is nothing about culture, just about ripping-off tourists... at the parking space you are caught by a "guide". After that he explained just a few things about the village, which was nothing but a tourist market with totally overpriced low quality products which are definitely NOT HANDMADE. You are lied to and ripped off. Fortunately there is a ATM close... and after all the guide even asked for a tipp. We totally don't recommend going there.
Written 11 May 2017
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cheeerz
Malaysia56 contributions
Oct 2018
We were greeted by a guide from the village the second we stepped out of our taxi. He seemed pleasant. At the entrance, he explained that Sade is a living village. Pointing to some babies that were being weighed, “A monthly ritual,” he explained.
He also made it clear that there was a compulsory contribution of Rp50,000 if we are to proceed with the walkabout. We were with two kids so we asked if he meant Rp50,000 PER PERSON. He nodded. We were not aware there was a fee but proceeded as he said contributions goes to the community. “You. can tip me additionally if you are happy with the walkabout.”
I believe some of villagers do live there but I have my doubts over some facts/actual numbers. I figured if 700 live there, there should be a lot more belongings, washing. cooking going on. There were the symbolic looms but no one was actually dying or weaving. You will be asked to look at the souvenirs as you walk round. Even if the village was sustained with the help of tourism dollars, the insights and stories into the Sasak way of live is in my opinion, interesting.
However, I am giving this three stars because I NOW read that entrance is somewhat free (with a voluntary contribution). Some websites indicate Rp10K per pax. Even if I had misunderstood our guide earlier and handed him Rp200,000 (Rp50000 x 4 pax), he made no attempt to highlight/return/correct the amount. That is excluding the additional Rp 50,000 tip we gave him. So, in total for 2 adults and our two kids we paid Rp200,000 + Rp50,000 tip.
Our Sasak guide quickly slipped the Rp250K into his pocket. No receipt, of course. As our taxi reversed, we could see him fiddling with the mobile phone that he pulled out of his pocket.
I am happy to contribute. But, if there is a mandatory entrance fee, I would like a CLEAR sign indicating what that amount is. If contributions are voluntary, then it should be exactly that: voluntary.
He also made it clear that there was a compulsory contribution of Rp50,000 if we are to proceed with the walkabout. We were with two kids so we asked if he meant Rp50,000 PER PERSON. He nodded. We were not aware there was a fee but proceeded as he said contributions goes to the community. “You. can tip me additionally if you are happy with the walkabout.”
I believe some of villagers do live there but I have my doubts over some facts/actual numbers. I figured if 700 live there, there should be a lot more belongings, washing. cooking going on. There were the symbolic looms but no one was actually dying or weaving. You will be asked to look at the souvenirs as you walk round. Even if the village was sustained with the help of tourism dollars, the insights and stories into the Sasak way of live is in my opinion, interesting.
However, I am giving this three stars because I NOW read that entrance is somewhat free (with a voluntary contribution). Some websites indicate Rp10K per pax. Even if I had misunderstood our guide earlier and handed him Rp200,000 (Rp50000 x 4 pax), he made no attempt to highlight/return/correct the amount. That is excluding the additional Rp 50,000 tip we gave him. So, in total for 2 adults and our two kids we paid Rp200,000 + Rp50,000 tip.
Our Sasak guide quickly slipped the Rp250K into his pocket. No receipt, of course. As our taxi reversed, we could see him fiddling with the mobile phone that he pulled out of his pocket.
I am happy to contribute. But, if there is a mandatory entrance fee, I would like a CLEAR sign indicating what that amount is. If contributions are voluntary, then it should be exactly that: voluntary.
Written 12 October 2018
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Olif Akbar
Bekasi, Indonesia350 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
I have visited this place twice. this time I visited with my wife. 1 word..nothing change a bit. it was a good place to learn the Sade traditional culture and arts. there were some "tourist trap" though but see the good side, they just wanted to earn money.
when you arrived some guy will approach you and guide you through the village, when entered the village you had to fill the guest book and donate (feel free to donate, it's okay). The guide would explain everything in this village, took you to their houses, took you to souvenirs seller (you don't have to buy it, if you want to buy it try to bargain it as low as possible because I think it was overpriced). at the end of the journey through the village (it took about 30-45 mins) the guy would escort you to the exit and say thank you for visiting (this is a sign for you to give the tip to the guide, feel free to give no matter how much he will say thank you so much with a big smile to you).
when you arrived some guy will approach you and guide you through the village, when entered the village you had to fill the guest book and donate (feel free to donate, it's okay). The guide would explain everything in this village, took you to their houses, took you to souvenirs seller (you don't have to buy it, if you want to buy it try to bargain it as low as possible because I think it was overpriced). at the end of the journey through the village (it took about 30-45 mins) the guy would escort you to the exit and say thank you for visiting (this is a sign for you to give the tip to the guide, feel free to give no matter how much he will say thank you so much with a big smile to you).
Written 31 January 2017
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Boleh tau kontak dari pengelola serta pihak dinas pariwisata dusun sade? Soalnya akan diadakan penelitian
Written 9 October 2019
Saya bukan pengelola, tapi saya ini penduduk asli kampung sasak sade, butuh info tentang kampung sasak sade WA : 08174762835
Written 30 October 2019
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